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EPA Partners With Habitat For Humanity On Brownfields
The EPA announces an innovative Brownfields program partnership with Habitat for Humanity International.
Create Homeowners and Eliminate Blight
Repossessed HUD homes are being renovated and sold to low and moderate-income buyers. Community rejuvenation is a plus.
Critics Say Growth Plan Is 'Elitist'
Critics say Alachua County's plan to implement "smart growth" strategies may increase housing costs and hurt low-income residents.
Is Fannie Mae Another Enron?
The Wall Street Journal takes a critical look at the financing behind Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and asks: Are they the next Enron?
Congress Should Abandon Amtrak Fantasy
Ever since Congress created it in 1970 to allow private carriers to focus on hauling freight, Amtrak has been asked to do too much with too little.
Age-old Tax Gripes Gaining Traction In Philadelphia
Local tax reform must drive a wedge between poor city voters and a mayor who defends the status quo.
The Steel Mill Is Gone. Now What?
With Cleveland's steelmaking era coming to an end, one local activist wants to preserve the mills as historic landmarks.
Bringing Back The Red Cars
The restored trolley line is returning to So. CA after 40 years. Will the trolley will stimulate tourism?
Upscale Homeowners Oppose Plan For Low-Income Housing
Owners of fancy new dream homes in Cleveland's poverty-stricken Hough neighborhood attempt to keep low-income housing out.
California's Ten Safest Cities
The FBI has ranked CA cities that are the safest. City crime rates reflect the ratio of population to 8 areas of crime.
A Discussion On New Urbanism
The City of Palo Alto publishes a fascinating discussion paper about new urbanism and zoning.
Anger In The Alps
Residents rise up against truck traffic in the Alps.
California: No Longer A Smart Growth Innovator
San Francisco Chronicle columnist John King argues that California is falling behind when it comes to smart growth.
Seattle's Monorail Turns 40
Seattle's Monorail turns 40 next month. Here is a short history of its development.
Nevada Sues To Prevent Nuclear Dump
Nevada has filed a lawsuit to prevent the Federal government from opening Yucca Mountain to nuclear waste.
Advocates Demand Affordable Housing In San Diego
Housing advocates in San Diego, CA, are calling for more housing that working people can afford.
University Turnaround With Sensible Planning And Design
Ignoring the "star architect" approach popular with many universities, Chicago's DePaul University uses sensible planning and "solid, unremarkable buildings" to blend the campus with its neighborhood.
Why New Urbanism Fails
Behind their quaint, cozy facades, New Urbanist towns still fail to combat the pattern of sprawling, auto-centric suburban development.
A Community With No Churches
Chuches in Stapleton, Colorado are resisting new "walkable" guidelines, and excluding themselves from a new community.
Most Traveled Principal Arterials
The U.S. Department of Transportation releases their 2000 series of reports.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
